How far is Cheyenne, WY from North Platte, NE?
The driving distance from Cheyenne, WY to North Platte, NE is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211 miles (339.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Cheyenne County, Nebraska, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cheyenne and North Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheyenne and North Platte.
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Start on West 24th Street
122 m · 15 sec · West 24th Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
2887 ft · 47 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on North Greeley Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Greeley Highway
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Turn left
1097 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
216.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward US 83: North Platte, McCook
2273 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 83 North: North Platte
2759 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Jeffers Street
2419 ft · 56 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Continue on South Dewey Street
3211 ft · 60 sec · South Dewey Street
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Turn left onto East Philip Avenue
98 m · 21 sec · East Philip Avenue
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Turn left onto South Jeffers Street
657 ft · 13 sec · South Jeffers Street
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Turn right onto West William Avenue
122 m · 23 sec · West William Avenue
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cheyenne and North Platte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail
217 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cheyenne and Mostly Sunny near North Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cheyenne to North Platte?
The road trip is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lodgepole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.3 miles from Cheyenne and 110.9 miles from North Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211 miles (339.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM MDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM MDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.79 one way or $69.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Cheyenne and North Platte, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cheyenne and Mostly Sunny near North Platte.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cheyenne and North Platte. Straight-line distance: 211 mi (339.57 km).
#1 Cheyenne
The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming.
| Population | 64,742 |
| Coordinates | 41.1399800, -104.8202500 |
| Altitude | 1856 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Platte
City in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States
| Population | 23,202 |
| Coordinates | 41.1238900, -100.7654200 |
| Altitude | 854 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Platte (-100.76542, 41.12389)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $34.79 | $69.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.75 | $37.08 | $74.16 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $39.27 | $78.55 |
| Diesel | $6.38 | $49.73 | $99.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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